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August 17, 2021August 16, 2021

BostonSight Continues PROSE Provider Network Expansion in Canada

BostonSight®, a nonprofit eye healthcare organization and research center dedicated to saving sight and improving quality of life for patients, announced that Precision Cornea Centre of Ottawa, Ontario, has joined the PROSE Provider Network. Dr. Brittany Yelle, OD, will become the newest PROSE Provider. Precision Cornea Centre is a leading corneal specialty practice led by Dr. Kashif Baig, MD, MBA, FRCSC, and includes corneal surgeons Dr. Darrell Lewis, MD, FRCSC and Saama Sabeti, MD, MPH, FRCSC. With the addition of Precision Cornea Centre, the BostonSight PROSE Provider Network now includes 19 sites in four countries.

“With the addition of PROSE to our practice, we can offer more options to patients with severe ocular surface disease,” said Dr. Baig. “PROSE is a specialized medical treatment that may avoid the need for surgical intervention while providing life changing results.”

PROSE (prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem) is a medical treatment that saves sight in individuals with advanced ocular surface disease.

“At BostonSight we continue to expand our network of PROSE providers so that more patients can access this life-changing treatment,” said Sara Yost, BostonSight President and CEO. “With the addition of Precision Cornea Centre, we are better positioned to help more patients in Canada.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

VTI Adds ABB Canada as Authorized Distribution Partner

Visioneering Technologies, Inc., (VTI) has added ABB Optical Group Canada, Inc. (ABB) as the company’s newest authorized distributor business partner in Canada for the NaturalVue® Multifocal 1 Day contact lenses.

The appointment is not exclusive. Both VTI and ABB offer ECP customers the freedom of choice.

VTI customers can continue to purchase products directly from VTI and be serviced from the VTI US warehouse or they can choose to order through ABB Optical Group Canada.

“ABB Optical Group is one of the best-known distributors in United States and now they have operations and a distribution centre set up in Canada,” said Tony Sommer, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for VTI.

“Our collaboration with ABB Canada provides a comprehensive array of products and leading-edge technology that can help our customers manage their business. Now that NaturalVue Multifocal contact lenses are available through ABB Canada, our customers can conveniently order them in Canada.”

ABB Optical Group is one of the largest distributors of optical products in the United States, supplying nearly two-thirds of eye care professionals across the country.

ABB Canada offers consolidated inventory of soft contact lenses as well as business solutions and independent consultative services designed to improve efficiencies, reduce operating costs and advance patient care.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with VTI to provide Canadian eye care professionals access to the VTI NaturalVue Multifocal contact lenses,” said Marc Tersigni, Country Manager of ABB Optical Group Canada. “Their innovative technologies have been well received by practitioners and fit perfectly with our suite of offerings. Our goal is to be an optical platform providing products, services and solutions that drive growth and profitability for eye care professionals. By partnering with VTI, we offer our customers another way to differentiate their practices or stores and better serve their patients’ vision needs.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

August 12, 2021May 20, 2026

Be Bold with Mexx

Following the geometric trends, Mexx introduces the model MX2548 for those who want to stay away from the classic rectangle! This angular, but still delicate and feminine, frame will flatter every feature while the rich and vibrant hues of orange and purple will bright up any complexion. The best fashion accessory for those who dare to be bold and different!

Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

PlenOptika Recognized by Startup Innovation and Small Business Technology Transfer Program

PlenOptika, US marketer of QuickSee, “The world’s most accurate handheld wavefront autorefractor”, was named one of five Stage II “START” Winner by MassVentures, a venture capital firm that helps transfer research and early-stage innovations into technology businesses and jobs in the state of Massachusetts.

QuickSee’s combination of the open view binocular design, wavefront aberrometry, and dynamic measurements produces clinically accurate autorefraction measurements, in a durable handheld format suitable for use in clinics and in the field, according to the company.

“The patented PlenOptika Wavefront Refraction Engine™ performs continuous data analysis to precisely determine low-order refractive errors, making QuickSee as accurate as the high-end clinical desktop autorefractors and demonstrating excellent agreement with subjective refraction.”

In response to Optik’s inquiry, the company spokesperson responded, “At this time we don’t have registration with Health Canada. The company partners with national distributors outside of the United States, and invite expressions of interest from potential distributors in Canada.”

The Mass Ventures START program helps deep tech startups convert their Small Business Innovation and Small Business Technology Transfer research (SBIR/STTR) into businesses and jobs in Massachusetts. Over 10 years, $28.2 million has been granted to 95 companies that have gone on to raise more than $2.5 billion and employ more than 3,000 people in the state.

Full press release of the news: https://plenoptika.com/massventures,

August 11, 2021August 10, 2021

FYidoctors Announces Addition of Toronto’s Glow Medi Spa

FYidoctors announced the addition of Glow Medi Spa to its growing medical aesthetic division. Located in heart of Yorkville in Downtown Toronto, the announcement highlights the company’s second medical aesthetics location in Ontario, having recently expanded into the province in July.

In operation for over 20 years, the clinic is owned and led by entrepreneur Dr. Diane Wong, who specializes in non-surgical cosmetic medicine. Dr. Wong has been highly engaged in training programs, media publications and professional associations throughout her career, including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and the Leading Spas of Canada.

“We’re pleased to partner with FYidoctors, with one of the primary drivers being the added benefits now available to Glow Medi Spa’s clients and medical staff,” said Dr. Wong.

“Dr. Wong and her team of highly skilled professionals have built a strong reputation in the aesthetic medicine field – not only in Ontario, but across the country,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors. “We’re thrilled to announce today’s partnership.”

Over the years Glow Medi Spa has sponsored a variety of local fundraising initiatives and events through its local BIA, and the Yonge Bloor Bay Association.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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